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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,236.23, 368,785.85 and 146,385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,236.23, 368,785.85 and 146,385.01 is: 202,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,236.23 : 368,785.85 = 146,385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,236.23/368,785.85 = 146,385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,236.23x = 368,785.85 × 146,385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,236.23x = 53,984,719,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,984,719,608.18/267,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,011.23

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